• February 1, 2026

    Huibregtse scores 29 in Bradley’s 87-73 win against Drake

    Huibregtse scores 29 in Bradley’s 87-73 win against Drake

    Despite 32 points from Quinn, Drake falls to rival Bradley at home DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Alex Huibregtse had 29 points in Bradley’s 87-73 win over Drake on Saturday. Huibregtse went 10 of 14 from the field (9 for 10 from 3-point range) for the Braves (15-8, 8-4 Missouri Valley Conference). Kai Yu scored… Continue reading

    Collegiate
    basketball, ncaa, sports
  • January 30, 2026

    Southern California women beat No. 8 Iowa, snapping Hawkeyes’ eight-game winning streak

    Southern California women beat No. 8 Iowa, snapping Hawkeyes’ eight-game winning streak

    Iowa freshman Journey Houston, left, scored a career-high 16 points and grabbed eight rebounds in 25:54 of playing time against USC on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Jayne Kamin-Oncea, Imagn Images. BETH HARRIS | Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kara Dunn had 25 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, and Southern… Continue reading

    Collegiate
    basketball, ncaa, sports
  • January 30, 2026

    Overall & Conference H.S. Basketball Standings

    Overall & Conference H.S. Basketball Standings

    Boys Lakes Conference Standings (Jan. 30) Team Overall Conference Pt. Differential Storm Lake 13-1 6-0 +29.3 Cherokee 10-5 4-2 +5.3 Spencer 3-10 2-3 -5.5 Spirit Lake 2-14 1-4 -16.4 Estherville-LC 5-11 1-5 -13.4 Boys Missouri River Conference Standings (Jan. 30) Team Overall Conference Pt. Differential Co. Bluffs Abe Lincoln 13-1 10-0 +20.1 Sioux City Heelan… Continue reading

    High School
    basketball, news, sports
  • January 30, 2026

    H.S. Girls Basketball Rankings (No. 9 Edition)

    H.S. Girls Basketball Rankings (No. 9 Edition)

    Iowa Prep Illustrated released Friday its NINTH Iowa Girls High School Basketball Rankings for the 2025-2026 season. The IGHSAU released their last rankings on Wednesday Jan. 28. Records reflected through Jan. 29 games. Class 1A Cur. Rank | IGHSAU Rank Team | Record Prv. Ranking 1 – 1 Algona Garrigan (15-2) 4 2 – 4… Continue reading

    Freedom Of Press First Amendment, High School
    basketball, sports
  • January 28, 2026

    Quinn scores 26 as Drake takes down Evansville 82-78

    Quinn scores 26 as Drake takes down Evansville 82-78

    Bulldogs wipe away 19-point deficit to tie biggest comeback in program history and win third straight DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Jalen Quinn had 26 points in Drake’s 82-78 victory over Evansville on Wednesday night. Quinn added six rebounds and five assists for the Bulldogs (12-10, 6-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Andrew Alia scored 19 points… Continue reading

    Collegiate
    basketball, ncaa, sports
  • January 28, 2026

    Audi Crooks’ 33 points and 12 rebounds lead Iowa State women past No. 21 Texas Tech 84-70

    Audi Crooks’ 33 points and 12 rebounds lead Iowa State women past No. 21 Texas Tech 84-70

    LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Audi Crooks had 33 points and 12 rebounds, Jada Williams had 15 points and nine assists and Iowa State beat No. 21 Texas Tech 84-70 on Wednesday night. Iowa State coach Bill Fennelly became the winningest coach in Big 12 Conference history with 297. Iowa State scored the opening six points… Continue reading

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    basketball, sports
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